By EMILY JANE DAVIES Published: 01:39 GMT, December 11, 2024 | Updated: 06:28 GMT, December 11, 2024 A mother-of-two who was found dead in bed by her 16-year-old daughter was…
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Alarm because the medication taken by thousands of Britons is linked to dementia in new research
by AlexanderOveractive bladder medications taken by hundreds of thousands of Britons could increase the risk of developing dementia, new research suggests. The pills, called anticholinergics, work by reducing the activity of…
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Scientists claim to have found the cause of mysterious colon cancers in young people and the lifestyle factors responsible.
by AlexanderExperts have said colon cancers may be increasing among those under 50 because the bodies of some young people are aging faster than they should. Researchers at the University of…
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Experts point out the exact number of weekly sweets that are “safe” for the heart: study shows that small amounts are beneficial
by AlexanderEating two small bars of chocolate a day could be better for heart health than avoiding sweets altogether, a Swedish study suggests. Researchers tracked the cardiovascular outcomes of 70,000 Swedes…
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This is the season when many of us start overindulging in too many alcoholic beverages. Drinking alcohol over the Christmas period can seem almost inevitable, as can stomach-churning hangovers. But…
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Experts warn vapes can cause life-threatening allergic reactions in children, after 16-year-old boy left seriously ill
by AlexanderDoctors have warned that vaporizers could cause fatal allergic reactions in children, adding to the long list of health harms associated with these devices. Although it is illegal to sell…
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Labor ministers are being urged to take action against dementia as damning figures show it remains the leading cause of death in the UK.
by AlexanderDementia deaths are rising “year on year” in a crisis ministers must not ignore, experts say. New analysis has revealed that the disease was the leading cause of death in…
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Top GP reveals the antidepressant millions of people take and which he believes patients should AVOID… and two other common drugs he is reluctant to prescribe
by AlexanderA doctor has revealed the medications he avoids prescribing to his patients, including an antidepressant taken by millions of people. Dr. Ahmed Abd Elbary, a UK GP, told his 291,000…
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Heart attack and stroke patients are being told to “go to A&E” after calling 999 amid rising demand for ambulances.
by AlexanderBy SHAUN WOOLLER, DAILY MAIL HEALTH EDITOR Published: 00:00 GMT December 9, 2024 | Updated: 00:35 GMT, December 9, 2024 People who dial 999 because they are having a heart…
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How lifting weights three times a week could help shave eight years off your biological age
by AlexanderBy SHAUN WOOLLER DAILY MAIL HEALTH EDITOR Published: 22:09 GMT, December 8, 2024 | Updated: 22:09 GMT, December 8, 2024 Lifting weights three times a week can help reduce a…